THREE men were arrested outside a pub in Bramhall after a fight broke out which left a 23-year-old man from Poynton with head and facial injuries.

The fight, which occurred on Friday, October 28, at around 11.30pm outside the Orange Tree on Ack Lane East, is one of a number of incidents in the leafy suburb that has prompted local councillors and police to call a public meeting.

The three men, aged 18, 19 and 20, all from Bramhall, were arrested on suspicion of assault and have been bailed until November 14, pending further inquiries.

Police were also called on Saturday, October 29, at around 11.30pm, by residents on Handley Road after three car windows were smashed by three youths on bikes.

Problems have also been raised about anti-social behaviour in the car park of the new Tesco on Woodford Road and last week the Stockport Express reported how MP Mark Hunter was concerned with youth nuisance in the Lumb Lane area of Bramhall.

Inspector Graham Dodd said: "There have been serious problems, residents are not happy and we need to be robust to put a stop to it.

"We have run initiatives for the last two weekends and came across groups of 20 to 25 youngsters hanging around. There are a number of elements as to why the problems are caused, and we are working with other agencies including youth services to help prevent it."

Inspector Dodd said they are now waiting approval for a section 30 dispersal order from Stockport Council to be put in place for six months.

Bramhall councillor Tony Johnson said: "We have had problems across the whole of Bramhall including drinking, causing a nuisance, noise, vandalism and intimidating behaviour. We are hoping the reintroduction of a dispersal order will help, as it worked well in the summer.

"Most of the problems are fuelled by alcohol and drugs. We are in favour of a complete ban on drinking on the streets. The yob culture is a minority of young people but we are concerned and want to put a stop to it. Some of the youngsters are coming from out of the area but the majority are local. Parents need to take an active interest in their sons and daughters to make sure they are safe and be aware of where they are going."

Residents are invited to attend the Bramhall Area Committee on Thursday, November 3 at the County Hotel, Bramhall Lane South. There will be a roadshow event between 3pm and 6pm, which will provide an opportunity to speak to local councillors, police and other partner organisations about anti-social behaviour problems. There will also be an open forum with the area committee to debate issues involving young people from 6pm.